Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The National Security Strategy (NSS) of the second Trump administration, released on December 4, signals a significant shift in American foreign policy thinking and prominently reflects the distinct foreign policy views of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
The overall tenor of the NSS reflects a geopolitical vision characterized by realism and traditional great power politics and is marked by hostility toward liberal internationalism and global institutions. The document, whose spirit will inform American grand strategy for the rest of the Trump term, highlights its belief in the primacy of nations, sovereignty, and the balance of power, stating that “the outsized influence of larger, richer, and stronger nations is a timeless truth of international relations.”
Overall, Trump’s NSS aligns with the foreign policy vision of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is favorable toward India and its role in the world. However, it envisions a less direct role for the U.S. in the Asian security sphere, which could be a challenge for India vis-à-vis its dynamic with China. Furthermore, the Trump administration’s single-minded pursuit of American national interests has often adversely affected Indian national interests on issues such as trade, manufacturing, and the Indian purchase of oil from Russia.
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